Landshut Castle Ruins

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The ruins of Landshut Castle loom over Bernkastel. Archbishop Heinrich von Vinstingen and his successor, Boemund, are said to be responsible for the construction of the castle in 1277. They were the ones who gave the castle its name, 'Landshut', which it is still known by today. The castle, along with all of its treasures, was destroyed by a fire in 1692. However, it is still possible to climb the castle tower. In the inner courtyard of the castle there is a restaurant and a café. The ruins are surrounded by various paths, offering visitors a range of leisurely hiking routes. The Hunsrück mountain range with its deep forests and gorges is also easy to reach from here and well worth exploring.

Medieval castles in Rhineland-PalatinateCastles in the Moselle ValleyCastles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in Bernkastel-KuesHabsburg Dynasty

Address
Burgbergtunnel, Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

Established
13th century

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